Tea Party Patriots Action Press Releases
New Tea Party Patriots Action Poll: Voters Support Funding Security For White House Complex And Want Focus On Stopping Fraud
May 26, 2026 Atlanta, GA – When he‘s talking about upgrading security at the White House, President Trump is on strong ground politically,” said Jenny Beth Martin, Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action. “A strong majority of voters agree that Congress has an obligation to fund serious security upgrades to the White House complex, including a secure ballroom – and this survey was fielded before the most recent security incident at the White House over the holiday weekend. Members of Congress should take heed and act accordingly. “Moreover, President Trump’s recent announcement of his appointment of Vice President Vance to head a new anti-fraud task force shows his political instincts are dead on,” Martin said. “Strong majorities want action against fraud in government programs – they believe that Congress should require a permanent system to detect and prevent fraud before taxpayer money is spent; they believe that stopping waste, fraud, and corruption should be a top priority; and they believe that cutting government fraud is the most direct path to bringing prices down. “President Trump’s broad political and legislative agenda boasts strong support from the overwhelming majority of voters,” continued Martin. “Whether the issue is funding serious security upgrades to the White House complex or cutting government fraud as a means to bringing prices down, or preventing Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz or ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens – or passing the SAVE America Act – President Trump’s agenda is a winner.” According to the results of the new survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates for Tea Party Patriots Action, among general election voters: 59 percent agree that Congress has an obligation to fund serious security upgrades to the White House complex, including a secure ballroom; 82 percent agree that only United...
Tea Party Patriots Action Urges Congress to Pass Reconciliation 2.0, Fund ICE & CBP
May 21, 2026 Atlanta, GA – This week, the Senate is expected to vote on a budget reconciliation bill that would fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after Congressional Democrats refused to fund the agencies during the normal appropriations process. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Thanks to President Trump and Republicans in the House and Senate, America is once again safe. "Congressional Democrats put America at risk by shutting down DHS for 76 days and then only reopening it on condition that funding for ICE and CBP be excluded. This put Congressional Republicans in the position of having to use the reconciliation process to fund ICE and CBP weeks later on a party-line vote, with Democrats completely abdicating their constitutional responsibilities. “What the Democrats caused to happen is completely unprecedented. Congress has never funded an agency through the reconciliation process before; it should always be done through the regular appropriations process. Indeed, in this case, funding for ICE and CBP was going through the regular appropriations process before Democrats started catering to their base and playing politics. “We at Tea Party Patriots Action urge Congress to put this nightmare behind us and fund ICE and CBP through the Reconciliation 2.0 bill." For more information or to schedule an interview with Jenny Beth Martin, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected].
Tea Party Patriots Action Endorses Trump’s New Strategy to Enact SAVE America Act
May 20, 2026 Atlanta, GA – Over the weekend, President Tump announced a fresh strategy to enact the SAVE America Act: attaching it to either a bipartisan housing bill or a bill to reauthorization FISA. The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections and a national photo ID in order to vote, among other reforms. The House is expected to vote on the housing bill this week. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set to expire on June 12. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: "We at Tea Party Patriots Action fully support President Trump's strategy to attach the SAVE America Act to 'must-pass' legislation to get it across the finish line. We have been urging Congress to adopt this strategy for the past year, highlighted by our nationwide, 'Only Citizens Vote' bus tour in the summer of 2025. This March, we released a poll by McLaughlin & Associates showing that 77% of Americans agree that proof of U.S. citizenship should be required in order to register to vote in US elections, with 60% of Americans saying it is urgent for the Senate to act before the first ballots are cast in the midterm elections. “Time is of the essence, and we are keeping the pedal to the metal. We have been crisscrossing the country to rally voters in support of this historic bill. In recent weeks, we have been in Alaska, Arizona, and South Dakota. We will be in Maine the last weekend of May, in California on June 4th, and in Nevada during the June 13-14th weekend. “President Trump is equally engaged on this issue. It is time for Congress to act."...
Supreme Court Ruling Significantly Limiting Racial Discrimination in Redistricting
April 29, 2026 Atlanta, GA – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court significantly limited the use of racial discrimination in the drawing of congressional district maps, updating the 1986 Supreme Court ruling in Thornburg v. Gingles that enabled racial gerrymandering to flourish. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “‘The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race,’ wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in 2007. With today's ruling, the Supreme Court is advancing that principle — the use of racial considerations should be severely limited when determining how we map our electoral districts, marking a significant advance toward the goal of a color-blind society. “If we take seriously the belief that every American, regardless of race, must be treated equally before the law, then dividing Americans by race in the process of drawing congressional and other electoral district maps should be prohibited. The Supreme Court is overturning 40 years of jurisprudence in this area, rightfully limiting this practice, which has been exploited by Democrat politicians for decades to artificially inflate their numbers in Congress. The end result will be a Congress that better reflects the will of the people.” For more information or to schedule an interview with Jenny Beth Martin, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected].
Tea Party Patriots Action Reacts to Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Birthright Citizenship Case
April 2, 2026 Atlanta, GA – On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case challenging President Trump's executive order eliminating "birthright citizenship." In response, Tea Party Patriots Action (TPPA) Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “For the first time in the history of our republic, a sitting president attended oral arguments before the Supreme Court. That’s a measure of the importance President Trump attaches to this matter. “As President Trump has argued, It should be clear to any fair-minded observer that when the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868, its intent was to benefit freed slaves and their children, not those of illegal aliens. This is a unique opportunity for the Supreme Court to settle this long-running debate once and for all and recognize the President's inherent powers over immigration and national sovereignty." For more information or to schedule an interview with Jenny Beth Martin, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected].
Tea Party Patriots Action Poll: Strong Majority Support U.S. Military Action Against Iran
March 12, 2026 57% of Americans Say Military Action Was Necessary to Protect American Lives87% of Republicans Agree Atlanta, GA – Today, Tea Party Patriots Action released new data from a poll conducted by McLaughlin & Associates showing strong majority support among American voters for U.S. military action against Iran and continued action to protect the United States and its allies. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 general election voters and was conducted on March 10, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1% at the 95% confidence interval, found: 57% agree that “the United States military actions against Iran and the leadership of the Iranian regime were necessary and warranted to protect American lives today and in the future.” 59% agree that “the United States must finish the job once and for all to protect the United States and our allies.” Crosstabs available upon request. Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “President Trump understands the threat posed by the Iranian regime, and our poll confirms that the American people do as well. A clear majority of voters believe the United States was right to take military action against Iran’s leadership to protect American lives and deter future attacks. Eighty-seven percent of Republicans agree. “For nearly half a century, the Iranian regime has sponsored terrorism, threatened our allies, and repeatedly targeted Americans. The American people know that weakness only enables more aggression from regimes like Iran’s. “Our poll shows that Americans not only support the actions that were taken, but they also believe the United States must finish the job to protect our country and our allies from the ongoing threat posed by the Iranian regime. “Protecting American lives should always be the top priority for our leaders. The American people understand...
New Poll Conducted by McLaughlin & Associates Shows Massive Majority Support for SAVE America Act & “Talking Filibuster” Strategy
March 12, 2026 65% of Americans Support SAVE America Act60% Call it "Urgent"59% Want a Real Debate, Not Failure Theater Atlanta, GA – Today, Tea Party Patriots Action released new data from a poll conducted by McLaughlin & Associates showing massive majority support for the SAVE America Act and the "talking filibuster" strategy to earn Senate passage. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 general election voters and was conducted on March 10, found: 77% agree that "proof of United States citizenship should be required to register to vote in American elections" (broken down by party, 92% of Republicans, 64% of Democrats, and 75% of Independents "agree"). 65% agree that “the United States Senate should bring the SAVE America Act to the floor for debate and pass the bill." 60% agree it is "urgent" for "the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act to ensure that only U.S. citizens are on the voter rolls and that photo ID is required before the first ballots are cast." 59% prefer that "Senators fight to bring the bill to the Senate floor for real debate and a real effort to pass it" (21% say they prefer "that Senators hold a vote they know will fail so they can say they tried"). 95% "currently have a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport." Crosstabs available upon request. Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: "President Trump is right about the importance of the SAVE America Act and our poll confirms it. Our poll shows that election integrity is a bipartisan issue, with overwhelming majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents wanting to require proof of citizenship to vote in American elections, which is the centerpiece of the SAVE America Act. "Just as importantly, our...
Tea Party Patriots Action Urges “No” Vote on War Powers Resolution
March 3, 2026 Atlanta, GA – This week, the Senate and House are expected to vote on a War Powers resolution that would prohibit President Trump from taking further military action in Iran without explicit congressional authorization. In anticipation of that vote, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Every Member of Congress should vote ‘no’ on the War Powers resolution. President Trump has wielded authority consistent with his Constitutional powers. Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terror and it cannot be allowed to possess the world's deadliest weapon. Even after the President boldly attacked Iran's nuclear facilities last summer, the Iranian mullahs remained intransient about giving up their nuclear program. The status quo was untenable, and the President was not going to wait for Iran for join North Korea as an explicitly anti-American member of the nuclear club. The consequences for America, Israel, and our other Middle Eastern allies would be unthinkable. "Tea Party Patriots Action was heavily involved in opposing the Obama administration's 2015 nuclear deal. We hosted then-candidate Trump at our major rally in front of the Capitol opposing the deal. We supported his decision to tear up the deal in 2018. We supported his attack on Iran's nuclear facilities last year. We fully support Operation Epic Fury. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brave servicemen and women in uniform as they carry out this vitally important mission. They are keeping America safe." For more information or to schedule an interview with Jenny Beth Martin, please contact TJ Winer at [email protected].
Tea Party Patriots Action on Trump’s State of the Union Address: Record Accomplishments, Record Goals
February 24, 2026 Atlanta, GA – Tonight, President Trump delivered his annual State of the Union address. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Trump knocked it out of the park — he rallied the American people around a message of optimism and confidence — record accomplishments from 2025 and record goals for 2026 and beyond. "The Working Families Tax Cut that the President and Congressional Republicans passed last summer is bolstering our economy and making life more affordable. After the worst inflation in generations under the previous administration, President Trump’s policies are bringing down inflation. We are in the middle of the 'Great Reshoring' as manufacturers move facilities back to the U.S., incentivized by the Working Families Tax Credit. This historic legislation will have equal benefits for America's energy industry, incentivizing energy investment and production here at home, likely creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. "The President's commitment to enforce our immigration laws is just as impressive. The 'Biden Border Crisis' is over. Daily apprehensions at the border are down about 80 percent since President Trump took office. Over three million illegal aliens — many of whom had criminal records — have left the country. Their departures make our communities safer. Indeed, the national homicide rate fell by about 20 percent in 2025, falling to its lowest level since records began over a century ago. "Promises made, promises kept. This is what the conservative grassroots have been demanding. This is what the American people voted for. "When it comes to voting, the integrity of our elections must be protected and enhanced. This is why Tea Party Patriots Action is pushing so hard on the SAVE America Act. This is the perfect time to pass the legislation with...
Tea Party Patriots Action Urges House to Pass SAVE America Act
February 9, 2026 Atlanta, GA – This week, the House will vote on the SAVE America Act. This bill strengthens election integrity by requiring states to obtain documentary proof of citizenship before registering anyone to vote in federal elections, and by requiring voters to show a photo ID before voting. In response, Tea Party Patriots Action (TPPA) Honorary Chairman Jenny Beth Martin issued the following statement: "We at Tea Party Patriots Action urge every Member of Congress to vote for the SAVE America Act. “In the summer of 2025, we conducted a nationwide, four-week bus tour to rally support for the legislation. We held events in 18 states and concluded the bus tour with a rally on Capitol Hill in which about a dozen Members of Congress, plus about a dozen other conservative leaders, spoke to offer their strong support. "This legislation is wildly popular across the political spectrum. In July of last year, Tea Party Patriots Action commissioned McLaughlin & Associates to conduct a poll of 1,000 likely general election voters, and it found that 83% agree that ‘proof of United States citizenship should be required to register to vote in American elections’ (13% disagree). Broken down by party, 92% of Republicans, 73% of Democrats, and 82% of Independents agree. “The legacy media keep insisting that requiring proof of citizenship is redundant, because noncitizen voting is already illegal. What they don’t explain is that there is currently no enforcement method to ensure that the law is being followed. This is where the SAVE America Act comes in — it adds an important safety mechanism to ensure the law is being implemented as intended. “Additionally, the bill now contains a requirement that voters show a photo ID before voting. This provision enjoys the same kind of support across...